Lectionary: 161C
Read: John 18:33b-37
Gospel Summary
In today’s Gospel reading, it is Pilate who refers to Jesus as King of the Jews. Jesus does not confirm that he is a king, and makes it clear that his kingdom does not belong to this world. His purpose for being in the world is to testify to the truth.
Reflection for Parents
The Preface for today’s Mass describes the kingdom over which Jesus Christ is King. It is:
. . . [A]n eternal and universal kingdom,
a kingdom of truth and life,